Regional Advocacy Manager (RAM)

Location: Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala or Kigali (depending on the applicant)

Join our brand new teams across Africa, and you'll help us build on what we've achieved in our 30-year history – changing the way people think about water and sanitation, and putting these issues higher on the agenda than they've ever been. In this way, you'll help us transform the lives of millions of Africa's most vulnerable people, as you bring about change that's never been seen in the region before.

You'll lead the delivery of key regional initiatives relating to advocacy, policy analysis and research. In addition, you'll have a pivotal role to play in driving global advocacy initiatives. Through your work, you'll increase our influence and build on our success, while developing string local partnerships and promoting positive change.

An articulate communicator and persuasive advocate with strong skills in policy analysis, you must know how to influence people, policy and politics in East Africa. Widely read, open minded and a champion of change, you must have a track record of working successfully with regional networks, campaigns and initiatives and can demonstrate how you have changed the agenda in the region.

A graduate in development studies, public policy, administration or a related field, or equivalent experience, you should understand technical and social issues relating to water, sanitation and hygiene education. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (WASH) knowledge and ability to get up to speed quickly with human rights, governance and transparency, economics, environment and development would be a major advantage.

More information:

To see the job description and person specification, please download the Regional Advocacy Manager (RAM) - Recruitment Pack ( DOC File 114KB).

How to apply:

Your application must include:

1. A copy of your current CV, which must not be more than 3 A4 pages
2. A covering letter of no more than two A4 pages stating:
   • The job title and your preferred location (one of the following – Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Kampala or Kigali)
   • Your motivation for applying for this role
   • How your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements for the role and what in particular you would bring to WaterAid
   • Details of your current or most recent remuneration package
3. The names, positions and contact details (email and telephone numbers) of two referees, both of whom must be or have been your line managers

Your application must be in English.

Please send your completed application to:
Email: jobs@wateraid.org
Fax: +44 (0) 2077934994

Closing date for applications: 19 June 2011

1st interviews: End of June 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please assume that you have not been shortlisted if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date.